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0 0 Society, The Osawatomie nie Graphic VOLUME 32 OFFICIAL CITY PAPER OSAWATOMIE, MIAMI COUNTY KANSAS, THURSDAY. MAY 20, 1920 NUMBER 15 CLEVENGER GETS NEW Former Editor Of The Graphic Will Become Secretary Of The Kansas State Chamber Of Commerce Keith Clevenger, former editor of The Graphic and one of the best known newspaper men in this section of the state, has been appointed secretary of the recently formed Kansas State Chamber of Commerce, according to information out the last of the week by Harry I. Fox of Wichita, president of the organization. Mr. Clevenger is at present secretary of the Kansas Farmers' Union and advertising director of that organization and was at one time one Sin the editors of the Salina Daily Union.

It is understood that Keith's salary in his new position will be $6,000 per year. The Kansas State Chamber of Commerce is composed of about 20 towns in the state the size of Salina, Hutchinson, Wichita. Arkansas City, Wellington, Winfield, Emporia, Kansas City, and Topeka. It is with pleasure that Osawatomie friends hear Keith's new advancement and all wish him success. He is an ambitious, enterprising and capable young man and will make a splendid showing in the new position.

It is understood that Mr. Clevenger will make his headquarters and future Rome in Wichita. WILLIAMS PLEADS GUILTY Case of City Against Wesley Williams Comes To An Abrupt Close. Is Fined Twenty-Five Dollars Wesley Williams, against whom complaint was filed by City Attorney Ben F. Winchel, for of Ordinance 866, which the the, violation.

kind of buildings that may be erected within the fire limits of the City of Osawatomie, appeared before Justice of the Peace J. W. Allard, last Saturday, pled guilty and was fined in the sum of $25.00. Thus ends a famous case. against one of the wealthiest citizens of this vicinity.

However, to date, no effort has been made to remove this unsightly and improperly constructed shack from the Main street and according to the provisions of the ordinance each twenty-four hours after conviction constitute a separate offense and is punishable by a fine of any sum not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars for each offense. War Risk Insurance News Announcement is made by Director R. G. Cholmeley-Jones that, through the adoption of improved methods and equipment, a plan to achieve an annual saving of approximately 500.000.00 in the administration of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance has been inaugerated and, by June 30 of the present year will have become an established regime. The Bureau not only has now reached a current basis in its work, but the improved methods which have been installed have made possible at the same time a reduction of the personnel from 15.000 .000 as of last.

July, to approximately 9.000 as of date, with a schedule of further reduction ahead which, carried into effect, will reduce the personnel to approximately 7,500 by June 30, thus virtually cutting in half the Bureau's basic payroll in the course of the fiscal year. Little Child Drowned Lawrence Colbert, the 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. F.

Colbert, was drowned Sunday afternoon in the) Marais des Cygnes river near the Colbert home northwest of town in the vicinity of the Creamery bridge. The child was playing in the back yard and it is supposed that he wandered near the and slipped in. Lawrence was born December 3, 1915. The funeral service was held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Catholic church, with Father Vallely officiating. Interment was in Elmdale cemetery.

His -First Party A pretty party was held Friday afternoon from four to six in honor of the fifth birthday of James Willis Axton. Many little presents were received. After an enjoyable time in playing games, refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Those present were: Mary Stanley, Marcella Boling, Elenanor, Sara and Martha Tuttle, Lorraine Boling, John Colvin, Willis McQueary, Everette Walters, Albin and Noal Weber and James Willis Axton. Visits Old Home In Ohio C.

O. Hughes returned last week from his old home at Mount Heathy, Ohio, where he was called on account of the illness of his father. It is with pleasure that we hear that his father is much improved in health. This is the first visit Mr. Hughes has made to his old home in Ohio in twenty.

years. New Chef At Sheldon's Ernest Means, an experienced chef, who has been employed at some of the highest class hotels and restaurants the country is now employed Sheldon's Cafe. He came here from Colorado Springs, where he has been chef at the Antlers hotel. BANNER FUND OVER THE TOP Total Of $230.69 Is Secured For Purchase of Flag and Banner The American Legion Banner Fund Campaign put on by Hinkle Post No. 204 was a big and went over, the top by The amount success, donated toward the fund by the merchants was $155 and the tag day proceeds secured by the high school girls was $75.69.

The total amount of $230.69 is sufficient to purchase the American flag and American Legion banner for the use of the local post. The members of Hinkle Post No. 204, Legion are grateful to the merchants and citizens watomie for the i splendid cooperation ass stance in securing this fund and express their thanks for the generous support given them. NEW FILLING STATION J. W.

Dearinger Receives Permission For Station On South Sixth At a meeting of the mayor and commissioners Monday night J. W. Dearinger asked permission to put in a gasoline filling station in front of his new building on South Sixth street. Permission was granted and the filling station will! be constructed under the supervision of City Engineer B. L.

Prier. It will be modern and up-to-date in every particular. WILL REMOVE AWNING Wooden Porch Awning Will Be Re- moved From South Sixth Verbal complaint was filled at the meeting of the mayor and commissioners Monday night against the wooden awning in front of the building next to the new. Dearinger building on South Sixth street. Action was taken by the commission to notify the owner to remove this wooden awning at once.

BIG INCREASE HERE This Year's Assessment Shows An Increase In Personal Property In Osawatomie Of $78,900 The assessment of the personal property for the City of Osawatomie, just completed by Deputy Assessors 0. T. Beeson, George Weber and Mrs. Georgia Johnson, shows a total valuation of $528,605, an increase over 1919 ors at over $75,000. The value of the new improvements to real estate in the city, not included in this report, is placed by the assessors at over With the splerdid increase in the valuation of Osawatomie a sufficient amount will secured in taxes to maintain the schools at a high standard.

The board of education estimates that the amount in taxes will allow them to pay off the floating indebtedness and pay the current expenses of the school during the coming year. The assessment for Osawatomie city, as compiled by the deputy assessors is as follows: Horses 32, value mules 3, value $130; asses 6, value $425; cattle steers 2, value $125; milch cows 17, value other cows and heifers 12, value $780; hogs 20, value $285; wagons, value $235; carriages and buggies, value $525; automobiles 172. value motorcycles, value $205: bicycles. value $385: gold watches, value silver watches, value $290; plate jewelry, value pianos, value Victrolas and other musical instruments, value bonds, foreign, state and municipalities, $160; shares of stock in company or corporation, $1,125: moneys invested in government bonds as provided in sections 11,163, G. S.

1915, money on hand and on deposit, credits taxable, average amount merchants stock preceding year, average merchants moneys and credits. real estate sale contracts, judgements owned by residents, $200; 0 0 mortgages on real estate only, moneys invested in certificates of purchase, sheriffs sales, value manufacturing tools and machinery, engines and boilers, value of household furniture. value of libraries. mechanical tools, law and medical books, surgical instruments, value of poultry, furniture and fixtures in stores and places of business, structures and improvements on leased ground, electric and water motors. $620; individual interest in mutual and co-operative telephone companies not operated for profit, value of all other species of personal property, $21095; Number dogs, 25, value shares of stock assessment in excess of physical values, assessment of shares of bank stock, 040; total amount returned by the assessors, $618,205.

of constitutional exemption deducted, 600. Taxable assessment, $528,605. The increase over 1919 is $78,900. Move Timekeepers Office The office of the timekeeper at Missouri Pacific shops was moved last of the week to the left of the main entrance. The installation of the new depress track to the stationary boiler made it necessary to move the ofice of F.

A. Edwards, timekeeper. Mrs. Will Graff was a Paola visitor Saturday. THE SPRING FESTIVAL Much Interest Taken I In The Festival To Be Put On By The American Legion During Week Of May 31 Much interest is being shown in the Spring Festival to be put on in Osawatomie the week of May 31 by Hinkle Post No.

204, American Legion. The Argonne quartette of Kansas been secured as a special 'attraction for Friday and' Saturday and the Baker University quartette of Baldwin, Kansas, will be here on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Jazz Jackson's minstrel show will be festival. the feature Almena, paid well attraction known of mind thin a reader, who has been playing in the Eastern States will appear as a special entertainment of those who attend. Dr.

Palmer, a prominent Kansas City show man, will bring his illusion show here, which he calls "She" featuring the famouse cremation illusion. Murray's Hawaii show has as its strong feature Princess Luana, a hulu hula dancer direct from a successful tour of the country. A' collection of war curios, which has been shown in all sections of the United States at an admission price of one dollar, will be seen at the festival. Kiki, who is said to be the strangest being known to man will be here. Kiki has been examined by famous doctors and scientists and none have as yet been able to state what it is.

The Spring Festival will start Monday night, May 31, with a monster parade, which will form in front of the show grounds. All arrangements have been made for the proper illumination of the grounds and they will present a beautiful spectacle. BUYS SITE FOR PLANT Parcel of Land, South of Town, Was Bought From George Goudie. New Plant Will Cost $61,700 The land for the site of the new water treating plant to be put in by the Missouri Pacific was purchased last week. It is the one and one sixth acre tract south of town on the Pottawatomie river and was bought from George Goudie at a cost of $1,495, The cost of this water treating plant will be $61,700 and will be used to treat the water from Pottawatomie river for use in boilers of the locomotives on this division.

Three dams will be constructed in the Pottawatomie river, the first one. about 22 feet east of the highway bridge, near the H. H. oil refinery, the second up the river about 1,000 feet and the third about 500 feet east of the second. A water storage tank with a capacity of 150,000 gallons will be built near the treating plant.

SPEED ORDINANCE TO BE ENFORCED 2 36 The matter of automobiles being driven at an excessive rate of within the city limits of the City of Osawatomie was discussed at the meeting of the mayor and commissioners, Monday night, and it was decided to use every effort to put a stop to this practice at once. Automobile drivers will be warned and unless the speed of cars is regulated to conform to the city speed ordinance special speed cops will be provided to check up and catch the speeders. This is a very commendable action on the part of the mayor and city commissioners and one that will be endorsed by every citizen. A Surprise Party The W. M.

B's very successfully surprised the pastor, W. M. Rogers amen family, members Monday of evening, the class when marched in and took possession of the parsonage. A most delightful time was bad. The singing of origional songs, both as to words and music was a feature of the program.

Dainty refreshments of sherbet and wafers were served. Those present were Mesdames Case, Thompson, Haag, Trayser, Eddy, Ferguson, Maple, Kelsey, Boling, Higgins, Wagner, Tegler, Gardner, Parks, Bemish Garrett, McQueary, Demastus, Axton, Flory, Cresse, and Shipley. Methodist Church Activities Next Sunday is Pentecost. It will be marked by the reception of memberg at the evening service. Last Sunday evening an unique service around a camp fire in the Parish room was enjoyed by all.

These 7:15 services are open to all. Mothers, come to church and bring the babies. Arrangements have been made for a nursery room under the direction of competent women, where the babies will be well cared for during the hour of service. Ed Fixley Getting Along o. K.

Word from Kansas City is to the effect that Conductor Ed Fixley, who was hurt in an accident near Osage City last week, is getting along nicely although it will be several weeks before he will be able to be out. DECORATION DAY Date Has Been Changed From Saturday To Monday, May 31. Genl. Crawford And Rev. Hill To Speak At a meeting of representatives of the Grand Army of the Republic, Relief Corps and American Legion, held Monday night, the date for the Decoration Day services was changed from Saturday, May 29, to Monday.

May 31. The speakers of the day will be Brigadier General Charles Crawford and Rev. J. Sherman Hill of Paola. The marshal of the day will be Capt.

Fred Dever. All organizations are cordially invited and urged to participate. Members of the Spanish-American war are especially invited. The parade will form at the City Hall at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon and all organizations, including the school children are urged to be present. From the City Hall the parade will go to Oakwood cemetery, where the graves will be decorated.

Following the decoration exercises a program will be held at the high school auditorium. The committee from the G. A. R. is Geo.

Lessenden, Ira Conklin, J. Slawson, and Tom Hunt. The Relief Corps committee is Mrs. Dave Cole, Mrs. J.

B. Remington and Mrs. C. H. Barr.

The American Legion committee is Capt. Fred Dever and Dr. J. C. Metcalf.

BALL GAME SUNDAY Osawatomie and Lane Will Meet On The Home Diamond Sunday Afternoon. Both Good Teams The first baseball game of the season will be played Sunday afternoon when the Osawatomie team meets the Lane team on the home diamond. The game will be called at 3 o'clock and will be played on the South Sixth street grounds, opposite the shops. Lane has a fast team this year, one of the fastest in this section. In the four games played so far this season they have not been defeated.

One of the features of this team is the pitching of Bumps, who is well known to all baseball fans. The Osawatomie team is in splendid shape and promises to be one of the fastest clubs in Eastern Kansas. Much work has been done by the members of the team in practice and organization. It was thought that a game would be played last Sunday but the engagement was cancelled at the last moment by the visiting team. A good game is assured and everyone interested in baseball is urged to' be in attendance.

Mrs. Mary French Dead Mrs. Mary French, mother of Mrs. E. A.

Triplette, died Thursday evening at the Triplette home at Sixth and Lincoln avenue. She was 66 years, 5 months and 10 days of age. Mary Jane Brady was born in Lafayette county, Indiana, December 3, 1853. On September 1, 1874 she was united in marriage, to Rufus M. French.

To this union eight children were born. Five daughters, Mrs. S. C. Evans, Hoisington, Kansas; Mrs.

Lon Bowman, Augusta, Kansas; Mrs. Frank Morlan, Wichita, Kansas; Mrs. E. A. Triplette and Mrs.

Arlene Hamm, of Osawatomie, Kansas and one son, F. M. French, of Hoisington, Kansas; and five brothers survive her. A short but impressive service was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.

A. Triplette at 7 o'clock Friday evening, conducted by Miss Emma Laskie, which was attended by near neighbors and friends, after which the remains were taken to Hoisington, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Triplette, Mrs. S.

C. Evans, and Mrs. Arlene Hamm, and little daughter, Reta. Funeral services were conducted at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S.

C. Evans at Hoisington, Saturday, May 15th attended by a large number of relatives and friends who came to pay the last tribute of love and respect. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers bearing their message of love and sympathy. Mrs. French was a member of the U.

B. Church and was a woman of sterling qualities, a devoted mother, and dearly beloved by family and friends. She will be sadly misged by all that knew her good deeds and unselfish life will live after her. Mrs. French was an invalid for two years and was a patient sufferer to the end.

Vawter- Kerr Cards have been received here announcing the marriage of Mr. Elbert Vawter and Miss Katherine Kerr. The wedding took place on Wednesday, May 12, at Pittsburg, Pa. The young couple left for an eastern trip and after June 15 will be at home at 339 Semple street, Pittsburg, Pa. Mr.

Vawter is well known here and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Vawter of this city.

Alumni Reunion The annuai reunion and banquet of the Osawatomie high school alumni will be held at the high school building on Saturday evening, May 22. All members of the alumni are urged pay their dues at either bank or to Alma Reynolds-Mullen, treasurer. Bring your job work to The Graphic REMODEL SHELDON'S CAFE Wesley Williams Building Being Repaired and Painted Throughout The Wesley Williams building, occupied by Sheldon's Cafe, will be remodeled, repaired and decorated. The interior of the lower floor will be remodeled and the front of the building will be painted. The upper floor will be furnished with the most modern attractive furniture and will be a most.

will place. Fifteen rooms be furnished. The work on building was ed the last of the week and is being under the supervision of Roy Sheldon, the proprietor of the cate and who will also be proprietor of the rooming house. The decoration work on the interior of the building is being done by Al Lunger. ANNUAL CORN SHOW Osawatomie State Bank Offers Some Liberal Prizes For Best Yield The Osawatomie State Bank offers liberal prizes in its Ninth Annual Corn Show to be held November 20.

This corn show is held for the purpose of encouraging larger production and to hold the attention of this community to the yield question; to add to the farm wealth of Osawatomie vicinity a few thousand dollars and to a needy world a few thousand bushels of grain. The prizes offered by the bank are as follows: first prize, $15; second, $10; third, $5 and $1 each to the next twenty-five. FOUNDATION COMPLETED Work Going Along Rapidly On The New Memorial Building Work is going along rapidly on the new Memorial building. The foundation has been completed and work has been started in laying stone for the east wall. The Memorial building will be a stone structure 40x80 feet and will be one of the most magnificent buildings of its kind ever erected in this section.

A water line was installed to the new building the last of the week, under the supervision of B. L. Prier, superintendent of the city water I plant. A POPULAR SCHOOL Amount Received In Tuition From Outside Students Was $872 The board of education reports that the total amount received from outside Osawatomie students in attendance at the high school during the year was $872. This is an increase of $100 over the amount received in tuitions during last year.

The Osawatomie high school is becoming very popular and is receiving each year more students from outside its school territory. INSTALL TWO NEW BOILERS 125 Horsepower Boilers Being Put In At Missouri Pacific Shops Two boilers of 125 horsepower, each are being installed this week by the Missouri Pacific for the purpose of furnishing power for the shops. Work on these boilers is going along rapidly and they will be ready for use in about ten days. On Automobile Tour Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Fryman of San Francisco, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fryman of Pomona, Kansas, visited from Friday until Tuesday with Mrs. Eva Lessenden and family. They are on an automobile tour of several months during which time they epexct to visit the principle cities of the country.

Buys Fall Goods John Glaser and M. Troxell of the Zellner-Warner clothing store were in Ottawa the first of the week, where they met salesmen representing the big clothing and gents furnishing houses. They bought a goodly stock of fall goods. Additional Appointments Mayor Barr appointed J. W.

Allard, as police judge and B. L. Prier as City Engineer, at the regular meeting of the mayor and commissioners Monday night. The appointments were confirmed by the commissioners. Miss Pace Here Miss Cleda Pace came Monday from Baltimore for a several weeks visit with her parents, Dr.

and Mrs. E. C. Pace. She has a position in Baltimore in charge of the community kitchen and she likes the work very well.

F. F. Cummings To Idaho F. F. Cummings and family left for Excelsior Springs, Tuesday, where they will spend a few days before going to Nampa, Idaho, where they will make their future To Put On Tile Roof J.

Tedlock received a car loading of tile this week, which he will use in putting a new tile roof on his home he recently purchased from J. O. Mc Clay. Elks Notice Next meeting night May 26th. Initiation and lunch.

All Elks please attend. M. M. BEVILL, S. WHITE, Secy.

E. R. TEN NEW OIL WELLS Much Activity Shown I In Oil Produetion During The Week. Six Wells In Miami and Three In Franklin The shallow pool of the Eastern Kansas Oil fields holds the center the stage in the oil development during the past week. Of the ten wells completed during the week four are less than 400 feet in depth.

The shortage of casing is causing a lull in work in some sections but the recent rains have furnished plenty of water for drilling purposes. The initial production of the ten wells brought in during the week ranges from twenty to seventy-five barrels. In the well known "shoestring" district of Miami county the Shoestring Oil and Gas Company got a 75- barrel initial producer in their No. 5 It is 720 feet in depth and hag a showing of 30 feet of pay sand. This is reported as one of the best wells ever put down in that locality.

This well is on the T. B. Cone farm in section 15-16-21. On the Fenoughty lease in. section 15-17-20 in Miami county, D.

O. Bennett has a 20-barrel well in his No. 5. It is 377 feet in depth and has a showing of 20 feet of pay sand. Hoffman Burkett on the Lane farm in section 12-18-22 have a 20- barrel well in their No.

1. It is 295 feet in depth and has a showing of 18 feet of pay sand. On the Baker farm in section 26-18- 22. in Miami county the Lawrence Petroleum brought in well No. 22.

It is 346 feet in depth and has 22 feet of productive sand. The initial production On -the is Blair estimated farm at in 30 barrels," 21-20- 22 an English oil syndicate brought in a 40-barrel well in the Miami county field. It is 530 feet in depth and has a showing of 22 feet of productive sand. On the Campbell farm in section 15- 18-22 in Miami county, one and onehalf miles south, of Osawatomie, 8 Kansas City firm got a 20 barrel well. It is 330 feet in depth and has tho showing of 18 feet of sand.

the Franklin county field three wells were completed. On the Chandler farm in section 13-18-20 the Saw-' yer Oil Company has a 50-barrel well. It is 710 feet depth and has a showing of 21 feet of sand. On the Burwell lease in. section 18- 18-20 the Texcalokan Oil Gas Co.

has a 50-barrel well. It 1s 750 feet deep and has a showing of 20 feet of pay sand. Sawyer Murphy in their No. 1 well on the Chandler farm in section 13-18-20 in Franklin county have a 30-barrel well. It is 700 feet in depth and has a showing of 25 feet of pay sand.

In the Douglas county field the Brundred Oil Corporation got a 40- barrel well in their No. 1 well on the Brethoup farm section 14-15-20. It is 829 feet in depth and has a showing of 20 feet of pay sand. FOR PROBATE JUDGE C. T.

Numbers Is Candidate For Reelection On Republican Ticket C. T. Numbers of Paola, a well known' and highly respected citizen, this week announces his candidacy for the office of Probate Judge on the Republican ticket, subject to the will of the voters in the August primary. Mr. Numbers is now serving his first term and his administration has been highly satisfactory to the people of the county and in accordance with custom, when an official has served the people efficiently in his first term, he is entitled to re-election.

He has been a resident of Miami county for forty years and is well known and well liked in all sections of the country. Most of his life has been spent in Richland and Marysville townships. About fifteen years ago he moved to Paola, where he has since resided. This is Mr. Number's first experlence as an office holder and two years ago was persuaded to make the race for Probate Judge upon the persistent solicitaaion of his many friens.

His record is his best indorsement for his re-election and the voters are assured of a good administration of the affairs of this office if Mr. Numbers is returned. FOR COUNTY TREASURER Capt. John C. Collins Will Make The Race On Republican Ticket Capt.

John C. Collins of Paola, who has been a resident of Miami county for fifty-five years, this week announces his candidacy for the office of County Treasurer on the Republican Ticket. Mr. Colling is one of the best known citizens of the county and is well qualified for the office. He served in the Civil War, being among the Arst troops to, take part in the engagements.

1865, after being mustered out he settled in this county, where he has since made his home. He served as Probate Judge of this county from 1885 to 1891 and his administration was a splendid one, beentirely satisfactory to all of the people. Mr. Colling has always taken 8 great interest in the political affairs of this county an dhas always been one of the strongest supporters of the Republican party. Miss Louise Jackson of Kansas City is visiting with her mother, Mrs.

Ada Jackson..